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CLDV 01: Welcome

Introduction to research sources relevant to the discipline of Child Development.

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https://libguides.mccd.edu/cldv01

Learning Outcomes

After this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Locate three (3) credible sources: scholarly book, journal, newspaper or magazine, etc.
    • Identify a variety of online databases and print resources applicable to different points in your research process
    • Apply a variety of keywords, vocabulary and subject terms to narrow your search with Boolean operators AND, OR, NOT, " " and *
    • Search strategically using indexes, abstracts and bibliographies
  • Save, email, link and annotate articles
  • Guidelines for APA citation 
  • Feel confident to get help with a research professional!